Articles by Catherine Shaw

Catherine Shaw is a writer, editor and consultant specialising in architecture and design. She has written and contributed to over ten books, including award-winning monographs on art collector and designer Alan Chan, and on architect William Lim's Asian design philosophy. She has also authored books on architect André Fu, on Turkish interior designer Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu, and on Beijing-based OPEN Architecture's most significant cultural projects across China.

Latest articles by Catherine Shaw

Art-infused restaurant Carlo’s is Manila’s latest gem, by design studio JJ Acuna

A new American-Italian restaurant in Manila, Carlo’s combines vitality with old-world charm, and tempts with vodka pizza and Aperol spritz

Hong Kong’s Artifact Bar is the city’s latest cocktail haven

Designed by Nelson Chow, Hong Kong’s Artifact Bar is a vibrant, futuristic cocktail bar inspired by the serpentine architecture of underground cisterns

By Catherine Shaw Published 8 July 23
Hong Kong residence by Cream elevates Victoria Peak living

Luxury living reaches new heights at this Hong Kong residence by Cream

By Catherine Shaw Published 1 July 23
Istanbul Modern: where art and the Bosporus meet

Istanbul Modern by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Turkish capital's newest cultural draw, throws open its doors

By Catherine Shaw Published 7 May 23
Stellar Works and Hosoo Textiles’ new Kyoto showroom is a timeless transformation

Stellar Works and Hosoo Textiles’ Kyoto showroom by Copenhagen-based design atelier OEO Studio is an ode to timeless craftsmanship

By Catherine Shaw Published 20 April 23
Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: can the city’s art scene bounce back?

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023 is about to kick off following years of restrictions. Catherine Shaw explores what we can expect in and around this year’s fair (23-25 March 2023), and whether Hong Kong can bounce back to reclaim the title of ‘Asia’s art hub’

By Catherine Shaw Published 20 March 23
Shiguchi is a Japanese cultural retreat that bridges tradition and the 21st century

Shiguchi is a new Japanese cultural hub set amid nature, by artist and collector Shouya Grigg

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 5 December 22

StudioIlse designs new Cathay Pacific business class lounge in Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 4 November 22
Print your own mini-me at the Omote 3D photo booth

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 3 November 22
Po's Atelier bakery and café, Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 3 November 22
Greeting cards inspired by Chinese architecture

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 2 November 22
Beauty spot: cult Paris apothecary Buly 1803 opens in Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 1 November 22
Light shows and pink feathers: how Art Basel 2015 took over Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 31 October 22

Tokyo Designers Week 2013: The highs and lows

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 31 October 22
Lane Crawford Joyce Group's new headquarters in Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 31 October 22
’It’s the wall world’: Japanese collective Chim↑Pom’s disaster-inspired work

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 28 October 22
Lifestyle lab: Nendo overhauls Siam Discovery department store in Bangkok

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 28 October 22
‘China Clean’: Enrico Marone Cinzano at Pearl Lam Design, Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 28 October 22
Musical mechanics: Conrad Shawcross’ The Ada Project sways in Hong Kong

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 28 October 22

’California high kitsch’: Peter Shire’s ceramics travel to New York’s Derek Eller Gallery

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 28 October 22
Designer dorms

Private student housing opens in Hong Kong's Tsuen Wan district

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 27 October 22
I.T celebrates 30th anniversary with immersive Jamie Fobert-designed installation

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 27 October 22
City whimsy: Ruben Toledo’s limited edition portfolios for Louis Vuitton

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 27 October 22
Modern minimalism: COS meets a perfect partner in André Fu

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 27 October 22
Top brass: Neri & Hu design Comme Moi flagship in Shanghai

By Catherine Shaw Last updated 27 October 22

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Latest articles by Catherine Shaw

Art-infused restaurant Carlo’s is Manila’s latest gem, by design studio JJ Acuna

Hong Kong’s Artifact Bar is the city’s latest cocktail haven

Hong Kong residence by Cream elevates Victoria Peak living

Istanbul Modern: where art and the Bosporus meet

Stellar Works and Hosoo Textiles’ new Kyoto showroom is a timeless transformation

Art Basel Hong Kong 2023: can the city’s art scene bounce back?

Shiguchi is a Japanese cultural retreat that bridges tradition and the 21st century

StudioIlse designs new Cathay Pacific business class lounge in Hong Kong

Print your own mini-me at the Omote 3D photo booth

Po's Atelier bakery and café, Hong Kong

Greeting cards inspired by Chinese architecture

Beauty spot: cult Paris apothecary Buly 1803 opens in Hong Kong

Light shows and pink feathers: how Art Basel 2015 took over Hong Kong

Tokyo Designers Week 2013: The highs and lows

Lane Crawford Joyce Group's new headquarters in Hong Kong

’It’s the wall world’: Japanese collective Chim↑Pom’s disaster-inspired work

Lifestyle lab: Nendo overhauls Siam Discovery department store in Bangkok

‘China Clean’: Enrico Marone Cinzano at Pearl Lam Design, Hong Kong

Musical mechanics: Conrad Shawcross’ The Ada Project sways in Hong Kong

’California high kitsch’: Peter Shire’s ceramics travel to New York’s Derek Eller Gallery

Designer dorms

I.T celebrates 30th anniversary with immersive Jamie Fobert-designed installation

City whimsy: Ruben Toledo’s limited edition portfolios for Louis Vuitton

Modern minimalism: COS meets a perfect partner in André Fu

Top brass: Neri & Hu design Comme Moi flagship in Shanghai